I think this is it!
Well, except for the ballots, which I will need to create, but that can wait until January!
Here is the evaluation rubric for my first and second graders (I have just given you an example with one title). They will keep the package in their folders in the library. On voting day, they will have time to revisit the books and revisit these sheets. I hope this method of evaluating the Mock Caldecott books helps keep the books fresh in their memories.
HOLD THE PRESSES!
After rolling this out with my second graders, I realized I need to make some more adjustments.
Here's the new version:
Here's yesterday's version:
What do you think? I am really trying to make this experience accessible to the younger students.
Well, except for the ballots, which I will need to create, but that can wait until January!
Here is the evaluation rubric for my first and second graders (I have just given you an example with one title). They will keep the package in their folders in the library. On voting day, they will have time to revisit the books and revisit these sheets. I hope this method of evaluating the Mock Caldecott books helps keep the books fresh in their memories.
Mason-Rice Elementary School
Mock Caldecott Rubric
Grades One and Two
Name: ___________________________ Homeroom: __________
You are a member of the Mock Caldecott Committee. It is your responsibility to evaluate the books we are reading. You will be deciding which book you think should win the Caldecott Medal and which books should win a Caldecott Honor. In order to do this, you must consider the following criteria.
HOLD THE PRESSES!
After rolling this out with my second graders, I realized I need to make some more adjustments.
Here's the new version:
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, written and illustrated by Peter Brown
Somewhat
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Average
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Above Average
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Extraordinary
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Excellence of Technique
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Appropriateness of Illustrations
They match the tone and themes in the story
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Importance of Illustrations
They help the reader understand the story and give more information than the words on the page
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Appeal to children
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Here's yesterday's version:
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, written and illustrated by Peter Brown
Somewhat
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Average
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Above
Average
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Extraordinary
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Technique is excellent
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Illustrations are
Appropriate and match the tone and themes in the story
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Illustrations are Important
and help the reader understand the story and give more information than the words on the page
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Format of the book and illustrations appeal to children
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What do you think? I am really trying to make this experience accessible to the younger students.
On a scale of 1-5, with five being the BEST.
How would you rate each book?
1-5 Rating
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The Dark
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Mr. Tiger Goes Wild
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Inside Outside
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Journey
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Bluebird
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Flora and the Flamingo
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